ADIDAS PREDATOR X
It’s here. One of the most keenly anticipated new football boots for a very long time, the adidas Predator_X.
We’ve tested the football boot and you can read our test of the adidas Predator X here – Predator X review
adidas has been producing the Predator for the past 17 years and with this version, the tenth in the series, they have created what they describe as “the most powerful football boot in the world.”
At its heart is the ability to maximise power, swerve and control. To achieve that this time round, adidas has created some bespoke technology for the football boot with the help of one of the greatest players ever to grace the game, Zinedine Zidane.
Speaking about the Predator_X, the former world player of the year said:
Having worn Predators throughout my career, I’ve always been amazed with the continued product development and what each new version of the boot bought to my game.
With Predator_X, I’ve been working with adidas to help lend my football experience to their product knowledge to truly deliver the next step in boot technology.
As well as using Zidane’s unique know-how and insight, adidas has put the football boot through extensive testing via some of their big name ambassadors so you can expect the likes of Steven Gerrard (if fit), Karim Benzema (changing from his adiPure II’s) and Michael Ballack to wear the football boot this coming weekend for it’s on pitch debut.
Predator X Technology:
Power
A brand new ‘Powerspine’ has been inspired by the revolutionary ‘fingersave’ technology that now exists within adidas goalkeeper gloves. Positioned in the inner sole of the boot, the ‘Powerspine’ minimises the energy lost when players strike a football through a reduction in the “kicking flex” in the forefoot area.
This additional energy is transferred into the ball and away from the fragile ligaments and bones that exist at the top of the foot.
Through vigorous testing the Predator_X is proven to have on average 7% more kicking power than the most recent Predator football boot.
Swerve
The ability for players to swerve the ball has always been the stand-out technical innovation of the Predator football boot and a new material has been used on the Predator_X to further enhance this.
Positioned on the kicking zone of the boot, the Predator element is a mix of rubber and silicon meaning it is lightweight but impactful.
The positioning of the Predator element has been slightly altered to maximise the swerve players are able to achieve. These changes result in an increase in swerve and a proven consistency no matter what the weather conditions.
Control
To enhance control, it is the belief of adidas that the space between a player’s foot and the top of the boot must be minimal. Optifit technology brings the upper materials in all areas as close as possible to the top of the foot.
Thermoform technology has been incorporated on the side of the boot which acts as memory foam to enable a perfect fit time and time again.
The football boot is constructed from Taurus leather which combines a weather and abrasion proof material with lightweight features. The inclusion of the medial split and mono-tongue provide stability and support.
Launching alongside the football boot is a full range of Predator X clothing and accessories.
Read the Footy Boots test of the adidas Predator X – Predator X review
Retail sale: 14th November
Lead Colourway: Black / Red / White
Secondary colourway: White / Yellow / Brown
Price: £135
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Ivan
October 26, 2009
10:18 pm
The features look nice but they aren’t very fashionable!
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kuuku
October 26, 2009
10:20 pm
Very nice, but too expensive. Many other boots offer similar features and are cheaper.
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Raka’
October 27, 2009
3:05 am
i think the design of the new predator are fine. form follow function probably is the main idea behind the design. i think it’s well designed, a breakthrough, and a bold statement from adidas to mark their tenth predator generation, a very innovative, popular, and best selling boots ever. its clearly ahead of the trends.. looking to the competitors like total 90, puma v-kon etc (they haven’t released their new design) i think predator_x will be on top of the market and lots of player will change their boots into these new preds (iaquinta, and so on)
^^
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Reece
October 27, 2009
3:37 am
This is the ugliest predator they’ve ever! had, obviously im buying nike’s this year, these look like a running shoe with studs stuck on the bottom, trust zidane to ruin something thats because being so consistantly excellent, obviously the powerswerve technology is improved but these are plain eye sores, i feel for gerrard having to wear this pathetic attempt at predators.
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Jack
October 27, 2009
4:10 am
Adidas boots have been going down in looks (it looks like predator cups) but up in technology, and the advertisment of the predator x up the top shows a powerswerve boot, And finally, Why did they just release a new Powerswerve colourway just before this came out?
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kaiser
October 27, 2009
1:00 pm
lots of nike employees making comments here, for all doubters, go and try on a pair, simply the most comfortable boot since copa mundial with the more technlogies than any other boot on the market, sorry Nike, your CTR360′s cannot compete with this one… nothing changes i guess?
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azad
October 27, 2009
2:41 pm
it looks ok but the pred before looked better. stiil, compare it to ctr360, t90 and tiempo it looked a million miles better.
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andriy
October 27, 2009
2:49 pm
they look great. happy with the mono-tongue
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rdmozero
October 28, 2009
11:25 am
WTF!!!!
it should have better design….
pooooooooorrrrrrreeeeeeeessssssttttt adidas i’ve ever seen!!!!
hope adidas quickly make a better design
but i like with the technology
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dNz
October 29, 2009
9:56 am
what’s the deal with judging the boots by their looks? are you planning to wear these on prom, or do you want to play football with them? jeez!
Peace
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ahmad
October 29, 2009
2:51 pm
its looks great.i like it…
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KickSprint45
October 30, 2009
1:15 pm
In response to fifinho's comment:
Thanks dude!
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kid_katana
October 31, 2009
4:58 am
these are sooo siiicck.I’m liking the technology too. Does it still have some type of powerpulse in it tho?
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Ishmael
October 31, 2009
7:21 am
What happened to the tungsten sand thing that was there in the PowerSwerve? There doesn’t seem to be any of the weight things like the PowerPulse and PowerSwerve or is it built inside?
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………….
November 1, 2009
1:48 pm
these r horrible look like the first ones the powerswere r better
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Marry
November 1, 2009
7:12 pm
Is there a beckham colourway being released for this boot??
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matt
November 3, 2009
3:36 pm
Ugly but good on your feet i tryed one on when they were showing it around london they feel soooo gooood
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stan
November 4, 2009
8:05 pm
der sik am gein dem better thAN DA SUPSRFLYS
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stan
November 4, 2009
8:08 pm
DER SICK BEST BOOTS OUT DER CUTE
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Johan Oosterling
November 13, 2009
7:32 pm
Got them in a day early, thanks Adidas. The feel great, but are very thight. Don’t worry make them wet the night before and put shoe shapers inside the boots. Wet them before the warm up and they will mould to your foot. Ensure you put vaseline on your heels to avoid blisters.
They feel like the 1998 boots I love them.
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alan
November 22, 2009
8:41 pm
whats the difference between absolion and adsolado and do they have silicon pimples
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paul
December 6, 2009
3:16 am
soy fan de adidas ya q es una de las mejores marcas del mundo.
tambien me gusta la linia de botas predator y esta nueva version esta genial
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kalim
December 8, 2009
8:26 pm
lovely boots… great power and very comfortable pretty cheep considering the quality
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marko
December 13, 2009
7:02 pm
najbolje kope!!!!!!!!!
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GAZ
January 14, 2010
2:29 am
Anyone know if there will be any new colours being released for the predator X soon? . . .
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w33gr3g
February 20, 2010
6:27 pm
really comfortable:)
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Jimmy May
February 24, 2010
11:42 pm
nobody can touch the adidas preds. they are the sickest soccer boot around and i cant wait for the new predator x. these boots are going to be nasty XD
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Orhan
February 25, 2010
11:37 am
GAZ – A blue version of the Predator X is already released
Also the Special Edition ones, inspired by South Africa 2010
http://soccerboots.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/gerrard-in-predator_x-world-cup-adipure-iii-schwarz-gelb.jpg
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mahender
May 10, 2010
3:18 am
adidas predator is very good boots!!!!!!!!!!!!! i ‘am adidas man in malaysia
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thiago brasil
May 29, 2010
7:16 pm
adorei essa predator x,alias adoro a adidas,acompanho ela sempre,por causa do idolo zinedine zidane,mas queria saber se ela tem na linha futsal?
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panu
June 19, 2010
12:07 pm
what??? why Adidas Predator X so EXPENCIVE!!
I bought it in Sports direct shop in Eastbourne IS only
£ 43. 00
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Eamonn Wootten
July 3, 2010
8:52 pm
@panu The ones u bought were most likely the absolado version. These are obviously cheaper as they dont incorperate the new power spine feature aswell as the other new innovative technology features. Im ordering the blue champions league ones tomorrow! cant wait!
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